Biblical Epics Series

JerichoFinalist, 2014 American Prize for Composition

A surround-sound concert story of Joshua 6 with narration and unorthodox audience participation.

"Most Imaginative""JERICHO is by far the most imaginative, unusual and successful work I have ever performed in 33 years of conducting.” — Richard Fischer, conductor​

"Most Effective Piece""I have found JERICHO to be one of the most effective pieces I have ever had the pleasure to conduct. There is no doubt it makes a lasting impression on the audience. " —Terry Treuden, conductor

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RahabFinalist, 2014 American Prize for Composition

Part oratorio, part radio drama. A surround-sound concert story of Joshua 2 for mezzo-soprano and symphonic winds with audience participation.

​"Moving, Intense""RAHAB is one of the most moving, intense, and exciting compositions I have had the privilege of conducting. The story, music, surround-sound acoustics, and audience participation are compelling. I can’t wait to perform it again" — Dr. Jeffrey Doebler, conductor

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Akedah

An intensely dramatic, concert story of Genesis 22 with narration and audience participation.

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... and they gathered on Mount CarmelFinalist, 2013 American Prize for Composition

A surround-sound, programmatic work based on the great contest between the prophet Elijah andthe prophets of Baal recorded in I Kings 18.

"Blows the Audience Away""I have conducted this work on several occasions and it always blows he audience away. All of Ayers' works are extremely well-crafted by a composer who really knows and respects the concert band." — Dr. Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor